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Match 3 in the Power Cup will take place at Bovington, on Wednesday, 05 June. Having won our first two games in the Group, only the RAC stands between us and pole position in the Super Sixes. As usual, the Admin Letter and Squad Selection are attached to this posting and it is essential that all players make their availability known to the Secretary (contact details are those on the Admin Letter) as soon as possible. Should any player have difficulty obtaining release for this game, the Secretary must be advised without delay.

An excellent end to a great 2 days of cricket. A thrilling final in which 14 Regt defeated last year's champions, 16 Regt, by 7 wickets, with 3 balls to spare. 14 Regt won the toss and invited 16 Regt to bat; they managed 142-6 on a pitch made for batting and must have known there might not be enough runs on the board to retain the cup. In the event, it went to the last over and a boundary secured the win for the Larkhill Lads.

Pictures and detail can be seen by clicking on the match title on the Fixtures Page

A selection of images, from the matches that the Gunners played against Intelligence Corps, Royal Signals, Royal Logistics Corps, Royal Engineers and the final against REME, have been posted. Click on the relevant match from the Fixtures Menu, to view or download.

In a thrilling final, the Gunners prevailed over REME to win the Surridge Trophy by 30 runs. On the way, the Guns overcame their old rivals, the Sappers, in a semi-final that was the scene of massive batting and missed opportunities.

A great day for Gunner Cricket and a great showcase for Army's Inter Corp Cricket. Once again, all thanks are due to Colonel Peter Sharland and his team for the tremendous work that goes into this fantastic festival of cricket.

A blustery day that saw sight screens topple, covers blown off the pitch and Govy knocking sixes like they were going out of fashion, scoring 101 (and, allegedly, taking out a passing car on the road outside the ground). The Gunner innings ended with 209 runs scored and, despite a few scares when RLC really got going, RACC made it safely home with 54 runs to spare.

There was a tense wait for the result of the AGC v RSigs game as the outcome would be critical to a Gunner place in tomorrow's Cup semi-finals. An extended interval between innings, due to rain, didn't help the nerves, but Blandford Camp's finest won the day and we'll now meet our 'old friends', the Sappers in the semi.

The Gunners won both of their opening matches on Day 1 of the Surridge Inter Corps Twenty20 competition at Larkhill. In the opening match, against Intelligence Corps, it was a very close game in which the middle order of both sides imploded. However, outstanding bowling, by Parveen Kumar, proved decisive. His figures of 4-1-8-5 were crucial in securing the Gunners a 17 run win and his place on the Honours Board.

Match 2 in the Power Cup will take place at the Sharp Ground, Larkhill, on Thursday, 16 May. Our visitors, RAPTC CC, new to this competition, should make interesting opponents. As usual, the Admin Letter and Squad Selection are attached to this posting and it is essential that all players make their availability known to the Secretary (contact details are those on the Admin Letter) as soon as possible. Should any player have difficulty obtaining release for this game, the Secretary must be advised without delay.

Players and members are reminded that they must log-in to view and download the attachments.

This year's RA Inter Unit Cricket Competition will take place at Larkhill and Tidworth, 20 - 24 May. So far, seven Regiments have indicated intention to compete. Confirmation is now sought and Cricket Officers are requested to contact Secretary, RACC, with their returns, as soon as possible, please.

Full information regarding entry details are attached to this posting, including the Squad Return Form. Users are reminded to log-in to view and download the documentation.

The 2013 Inter Corps Twenty20 Festival for the Surridge Trophy will take place 08 - 10 May. The pool games for Day 1 will take place, this year, at the Sharp Ground, Larkhill as Deepcut is not available. All subsequent matches, on Days 2 and 3, will be played at ACA Aldershot.

The Admin letter and squad selection are attached to this posting. Members and players are reminded that they must log-in to view and download the documentation. Players are requested to confirm availability to the Secretary as soon as possible.